Psalms 42:1-5

Psalms 42:1-5

[1] [[To the chief Musician,  Maschil,  for the sons  of Korah.]]  As the hart  panteth  after the water  brooks,  so panteth  my soul  after thee, O God.  [2] My soul  thirsteth  for God,  for the living  God:  when shall I come  and appear  before  God?  [3] My tears  have been my meat  day  and night,  while they continually  say  unto me, Where is thy God?  [4] When I remember  these things, I pour out  my soul  in me: for I had gone  with the multitude,  I went  with them to the house  of God,  with the voice  of joy  and praise,  with a multitude  that kept holyday.  [5] Why art thou cast down,  O my soul?  and why art thou disquieted  in me? hope  thou in God:  for I shall yet praise  him for the help  of his countenance. 

What does Psalms 42:1-5 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The writer suffered at the hands of tormenting enemies. He longed for God, whom he confidently expected to be able to praise in the future when the Lord would deliver him.